Kris visits the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation on M'Chigeeng First Nation, an organization that houses their own artifacts and creates projects of repatriation, education and excavation. Sarain sits down with Jesse Unapik Mike, Moriah Sallaffie and members of the Qanak Collective to discuss the importance of a political and cultural hub for this small Inuit community in Iqaluit. Kris and Sarain get their groove on with Anishnaabe DJ & Techno Pow Wow Artist Classic Roots during a youth dance and music workshop at the Barrie Native Friendship Centre.
Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth."
Constable Mitchell Thevarge attends a disturbing domestic violence call that involves threats with a hunting knife. Constable Leonard Isaac arrests a man for being intoxicated in public who suffers from flashbacks of residential school. And community and cultural leader Roger Adolph shares the importance of the salmon to the St'at'imc peoples.
One of the best ways to learn as a photographer is to see your photo through the eyes of a photo editor. Gallup sets Mason up with the opportunity to work with Peter Moynes, Photo Editor from Kootenay Mountain Culture magazine, on a photo shoot at Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. Gracey gets in way over her head.
There are roughly 300 off grid Indigenous communities across Canada, who continue to rely on diesel generated power. The Taku River Tlingit Nation in northern BC is one of the few First Nations who've successfully replaced diesel power through their implementation of clean, renewable energy.
Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey of Arizona in Phoenix where she visits the Desert Botanical Garden. Next, in Scottsdale, she learns to cook a delicious dish with Chef Jeremy Pacheco at Lon's restaurant. In Flagstaff, she tries glass blowing with local Glass Artist George Averbeck. In Sedona she explores the town in a jeep tour. Brandy then learns how to bake bread with Don Guerra of Barrio Bread in Tucson and tries beekeeping.
Art sets out to learn the traditional means of baking Whitefish in clay - sourced from the Yellowknife River. But first he and Dan must survive a rocky boat ride across the Great Slave Lake to drop the nets. Once their seasickness subsides, Art and Dan celebrate a clay - baked dinner with local dene drummers - a truly authentic experience in the Northwest Territories! Micisok!
Opal Chavez is a Cheyenne elder who is married to Gerald Chavez, a Pueblo Cochiti. Together, they have forged out a happy life that has been tempered by mutual respect and a deep devotion to their traditions.
Native America Calling: News Program - 2022 Sundance Film Festival Recap
SASQUATCH'N is a groundbreaking documentary that dives deep into secret Native societies to uncover knowledge about the Sasquatch never revealed before. Some regard it as a spiritual being, an "almost human" guardian of nature who is critical to our relationship with earth and may be trying to send us a message in an effort to save the world...but will we listen?
Cree songwriter Jason Burnstick sets out to write a song that examines the struggles of reconciling childhood trauma after the birth of his own son. With the help of Elder Dave Courchene, Jason explores the work men must do to become "a man of the Earth."
The road has been a long and tough one as the four participants gather together one more time for the final fitness test. The numbers on the scale will reveal whether or not they have met their fitness goals.
Teepee packs his suitcase; Teepee rides in an airplane.
There are maar keny bonar, six seasons. Birak is hot time, time for djiba-djobaliny, swimming time.
Music can be a wonderful thing to listen to, but when Kokum is learning to play the violin it sounds anything but musical! The kids learn how practice makes playing instruments easier by creating a band with the puppets and other friends from their neighbourhood.
The friends become competitive as they attempt to win a ribbon for best bike decoration. When Smudge accidentally ends up on an out of control wagon the trio forget their rivalry and join forces to save him. When the kids find a diary in an old tree stump they must not only unravel the mystery of which of Turtle Bay's residents wrote it but also rescue the precious book from a crafty raccoon.
When B Boy comes to stay, Little J is miffed - until they work together to care for an injured baby kangaroo.
Aaron the class mascot is missing... and Little J fears that he's lost in the desert.
Amy, Casey and Theodore find themselves on an arctic adventure trying to help a young bear cub, named Keyush return home to his mom after he gets lost with them. The group uses Inukshuk markers as clues to find their way back home. The lesson learned is, always tell someone where you are going.
Talon, T-Bear and Devon are bored and want to go to the beach along the river to swim, but Mushom becomes ill and cannot take them. Uncle Peter decides to help the boys, but they have to collect the fish from the nets first. Raven goes on a girls' summer camp and gets caught up in the gossip about her friend Amber. More and more chores and tasks arise before they can go swimming, which frustrates Talon, T-Bear and Devon. Raven begins to feel uncomfortable when Amber finds out. Things become worse and worse when they try to finally go swimming. Raven must decide who to believe in all the rumors and gossip. The ensuing adventure makes Talon, T-Bear and Devon realize that spending time with Uncle Peter was more enjoyable than if they had just gone swimming.
With the Mandjarkkorl Festival fast approaching, Tomias and Dahlia just want to practice their new dance routine, but Tomias's cultural responsibilities and Dahlia's family responsibilities pull them in different directions. They both soon realise that getting what they want doesn't feel as satisfying when it comes at a cost to others.
Barrett Awai known as entertainer, athlete, and mentor for youth shares his cooking skills with us today in the kitchen. He shares one of his favorite recipes with us for Corned Beef and Nori Seaweed Wrap.
In this episode, Chef Kelly is in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The young commis chef Manon takes Chef Kelly to meet with Dimitri to discover the traditional recipe of the "axoa." For her revisit, Chef Kelly meets with Thierry, a sheep farmer, as well as a tomato producer, Cindy.
The Diabetes Wellness Program talks with CAP Podcast, about promoting National Nutrition Month. The topics discussed were healthy alternatives to eating, understanding carb and calorie intake, and portion sizes. The attendees are Marcos Baros, Director of the Diabetes and Wellness Program, and Raven Bramlett, Healthy Lifestyle Program Specialist.
In the wake of two revealing scrimmages, the coaches send several players home. The rest head off to the beach for a fun but challenging pirate-themed activity.
Mason teams up with pro surfer Ben Murphy for a photo shoot at Wya Point in Ucluelet, British Columbia. Gracey has some trouble along the way.
The Youth have their final weigh-ins and recap their experience.
Terra Houska returns this week to demonstrate more details of straight dress making.
Lisa seeks a better understanding of how we should define 'success' in the Indigenous community - money, culture or can we have both? This episode features interviews with Dr. Evan Adams, Gabrielle Scrimshaw, and JP Gladu.
Drew visits the dinosaur-bone filled Hoodoos of Alberta, meets a Sleeping Giant in Thunder Bay, heads to the haunted Manitou Islands, then witnesses huge "Thunderbird Eggs" on Lake Huron, as he uncovers four incredible native legends.
Ms. Thorn, San Diegan and of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians brings to her docuseries her native American experience; Her mother was an artist and was involved in the women's rights movement, while her father, part of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, was one of the first Native Americans to occupy Alcatraz in an effort to gain equal rights for the Native Americans living on reservations, who at the time weren't allowed to vote. In 2018, Thorn was elected as the chairwoman of the Rincon Economic Development Corporation of her tribe and has been on the board for 5 years. She oversees businesses that are owned by the tribe and is an active member of California chapter of the Native American Chamber of Commerce. This will be an immersive cultural experience: Native American Artists and their works which are truly the intersection of Fine Art and historical significance. As a content creator for the presentation of Fine Art as well as the critically-acclaimed docuseries Art of The City TV, she has captured the flavor and historical significance of Native American artistic relevance, and presents to the world the timely story of the cultural capital of the Indigenous people, a story that has always been on the right side of history and on the right side of Artistic Accomplishment; Illustrating Native American Art both as curating and illuminating through the lens of her knowledge and being.
"Indian Road" Season Two Episode Two focuses entirely on the new First Americans Museum (FAM) in Oklahoma City. It took 20+ years for FAM to move from an idea to a first-class museum, and now it stands as a gathering place for not only Oklahoma Tribes, but also for Natives and non-Natives from all over.
Traveling to northern Saskatchewan, the six travelers face their biggest test yet as they meet with people from communities deeply affected by the death of Colten Boushie. Finally, the group travels to the Yukon, where self-governance is helping a community flourish.
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The Diabetes Wellness Program talks with CAP Podcast, about promoting National Nutrition Month. The topics discussed were healthy alternatives to eating, understanding carb and calorie intake, and portion sizes. The attendees are Marcos Baros, Director of the Diabetes and Wellness Program, and Raven Bramlett, Healthy Lifestyle Program Specialist.
"Native Shorts presented by Sundance Institute's Native American and Indigenous Program" is a series that will feature short films produced, premiered or showcased at the Sundance Film Festival through its Native American and Indigenous Program, followed by a brief discussion with hosts Ariel Tweto (Flying Wild Alaska, Wipe-Out) an Inupiaq Eskimo from Unakleet Alaska and the Sundance Institute's own Bird Runningwater, a Cheyenne and Mescalero Apache.
When Medicine man Simon Blackhorse vanishes from the custody of Sergeant Martinsky, Tara leads the manhunt to the darkest part of the forest where she experiences her own terrifying paranormal event. A frightened Martinsky, unable to explain what happened, decides to leave Rabbit Fall and appoints Tara Acting Staff Sergeant. Can she uncover the mystery behind Simon and his powerful medicine?
After a formal welcome at Smither's airport, Art and Dan are guided on a hunt by a Wetsuweten elder. Their aspirations to bag an elk are spoiled by a pair of cheeky black bears. All is not lost though thanks to a communal outpouring of generosity and Art's performance at an Aboriginal Day Festival. Micisok!
Ms. Thorn, San Diegan and of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians brings to her docuseries her native American experience; Her mother was an artist and was involved in the women's rights movement, while her father, part of the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, was one of the first Native Americans to occupy Alcatraz in an effort to gain equal rights for the Native Americans living on reservations, who at the time weren't allowed to vote. In 2018, Thorn was elected as the chairwoman of the Rincon Economic Development Corporation of her tribe and has been on the board for 5 years. She oversees businesses that are owned by the tribe and is an active member of California chapter of the Native American Chamber of Commerce. This will be an immersive cultural experience: Native American Artists and their works which are truly the intersection of Fine Art and historical significance. As a content creator for the presentation of Fine Art as well as the critically-acclaimed docuseries Art of The City TV, she has captured the flavor and historical significance of Native American artistic relevance, and presents to the world the timely story of the cultural capital of the Indigenous people, a story that has always been on the right side of history and on the right side of Artistic Accomplishment; Illustrating Native American Art both as curating and illuminating through the lens of her knowledge and being.
"A New Island" Between 1946 and 1958 the United States tested 67 nuclear weapons in the Marshall Islands. Claims between the United States and the Marshall Islands are ongoing, and the health effects have created a legacy that still lingers from these tests. A New Island is a documentary about the displaced people of this region who have immigrated to Springdale, Arkansas. They come for better jobs, education, and health care. And they come legally. A New Island introduces us to some of the people who have made this journey, as they try to preserve their island culture while adapting to life in the middle of America.
The six travelers embark on a life-changing 28-day journey into Indigenous communities across Canada. In Kanasatake, Quebec, they are exposed to new perspective about the Oka Siege. And in Natuasish, Labrador, time spent with the local Innu people sheds new light on its residents and history.